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Laozi Inspirational Quotes (748)

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The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.
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True words aren't eloquent eloquent words aren't true. Wise men don't need to prove their point men who need to prove their point aren't wise. The Master has no possessions. The more he does for others, the happier he is. The more he gives to others, the wealthier he is. The Tao nourishes by not forcing. By not dominating, the Master leads.
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The more prohibitions you have, the less virtuous people will be. The more weapons you have, the less secure people will be. The more subsidies you have, the less self reliant people will be.
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Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.
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Letting the mind control the vital breath is called force.
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A journey of a thousand leagues begins beneath one's feet.
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Use your light, but dim your brightness.
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Freedom from desire leads to inner peace.
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A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step - Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others.
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The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends... then self mastery can be sought.
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Those who do not trust enough should not be trusted.
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Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habit.
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The noble must make humility his root.
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The Wise Man is square but not sharp, honest but not not malign, straight but not severe, bright but not dazzling.
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My own words are not the medicine, but a prescription not the destination, but a map to help you reach it. When you get there, quiet your mind and close your mouth. Don't analyze the Tao. Strive instead to live it: silently, undividedly, with your whole harmonious being.
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Simplicity has no name is free of desires. Being free of desires it is tranquil. And the world will be at peace of it's own accord.
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Seeing the small is called Clarity. Keeping flexible is called Strength. Using the shining Radiance, You enter the Light, Where no harm can come to you. This is called Enlightenment.
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When the highest type of people hear Tao (Truth), they diligently practice it. When the average type of people hear Tao, they half believe in it. When the lowest type of people hear Tao, they laugh at it. If they did not laugh, it would not be Tao.
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All action begins in rest... This is the ultimate truth.
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People who have to fight for their living and are not afraid to die for it are higher persons than those who, stationed high, are too fat to dare to die.
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Lay plans for the accomplishment of the difficult before it becomes difficult make something big by starting with it when small.
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Tao invariably takes no action, and yet there is nothing left undone.
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Governing a large country is like frying a small fish. You spoil it with too much poking. Center your country in the Tao and evil will have no power. Not that it isn't there, but you'll be able to step out of its way. Give evil nothing to oppose and it will disappear by itself.
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As it acts in the world, the Tao is like the bending of a bow. The top is bent downward the bottom is bent up. It adjusts excess and deficiency so that there is perfect balance.
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